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Emperor Metals Inc. (OTCQB: EMAUF) generates frequent news as it advances high-grade gold exploration and development projects in Quebec’s Southern Abitibi Greenstone Belt. The company’s updates focus on its flagship Duquesne West Gold Project in the Duparquet Township and the Lac Pelletier Project near Rouyn-Noranda.
News releases commonly cover milestones such as the announcement and filing of NI 43-101 technical reports, maiden and updated Mineral Resource Estimates for Duquesne West, and details of multi-phase drilling and core sampling programs. Investors can follow reports on inferred mineral resources, conceptual open-pit and underground mining scenarios, and the use of AI-driven geological modelling to refine targets and expand the mineralized footprint.
Additional coverage includes operational plans for winter and summer drill campaigns, historical drilling highlights, structural interpretations of high-grade plunge trends, and strategic objectives to expand both high-grade and bulk-tonnage zones. For Lac Pelletier, news items describe environmental and permitting work, including gap analysis studies, as well as the role of historical underground development and historical resource estimates.
Corporate developments also appear in the news flow, such as participation in mining investment conferences, financing activities to fund exploration and development, and management or board appointments at Emperor Metals and related industry organizations. This news page allows readers to follow the progression of Emperor Metals’ projects, technical results, and corporate initiatives over time.
Emperor Metals (CSE: AUOZ, OTCQB: EMAUF) has renewed its option on the Duquesne West gold property in Quebec by making a $500,000 cash payment and issuing 3,671,569 common shares (valued at $300,000) to Duparquet Assets The company completed a significant 19-hole drilling campaign in 2024, totaling 8,166 meters, and collected 7,994 meters of historical core.
The project focuses on developing a near-surface, lower-grade open-pit gold deposit rather than an underground higher-grade mine. The property, located along the Porcupine-Destor Fault near Duparquet, Quebec, has a historical inferred resource of 4.17 million tonnes grading 5.42 g/t Au (cut) or 6.36 g/t Au (uncut) according to a 2011 technical report. Recent drilling results have shown visible gold within lower-grade zones, potentially impacting grade and total ounces in the open-pit environment.
Emperor Metals Inc. (CSE: AUOZ) (OTCQB: EMAUF) has announced its participation in two major January events: the Metals Investor Forum (January 17-18) and the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (January 19-20). The company plans to showcase recent achievements, including progress on the Duquesne West Gold Project and a strategic proposal to acquire the Lac Pelletier Property in Quebec.
CEO John Florek will present at the Metals Investor Forum on January 17 at 11:20 AM PT at the Fairmont Pacific Rim, following an invitation from industry expert Jeff Clark. At the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference, which features over 120 expert speakers and expects 5,000+ industry professionals, Emperor Metals will exhibit at Booth #308 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Emperor Metals has entered into a binding purchase agreement with an Eldorado Gold subsidiary to acquire surface rights to the Lac Pelletier Property in Quebec. The acquisition involves assuming rehabilitation and restoration plan liabilities, including bonds totaling $305,349, and releasing Eldorado's financial guarantee from Quebec authorities.
The surface rights comprise 5 lots located 4 km southwest of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, including a mining lease with a 1,000 tonnes/day mine permit. The property is subject to a 1% net smelter returns royalty to Metalla Royalty & Streaming The transaction is expected to close before April 15, 2025, pending customary conditions including Canadian Securities Exchange approval.
Emperor Metals (EMAUF) has announced significant results from its 2024 drilling program at the Duquesne West Gold Project. The program encompassed 8,166 meters across 19 new drill holes, with 70% of new drilling assays and 35% of total 2024 season assays reported to date.
Key highlights include intersections of 24.8 meters at 1.8 g/t Au and 56.1 meters at 0.5 g/t Au in DQ24-11, and 21.7 meters at 7.2 g/t Au within a broader interval of 38.3 meters at 4.1 g/t Au in DQ24-12. Notably, visible gold was observed in DQ24-12.
The company is targeting a multi-million-ounce resource combining open pit and underground mining scenarios. The property currently hosts a historical inferred resource of 727,000 ounces at 5.42 g/t Au. Emperor expects to deliver a new Mineral Resource Estimate in Q1 2025, with all assays to be finalized by mid-February.
Emperor Metals has entered into a property purchase agreement to acquire Maritime Resources' Lac Pelletier Property in Quebec through the issuance of 12.5 million common shares (approximately 10.06% of Emperor's outstanding shares). The Lac Pelletier Property spans 558 hectares and is located 4 km southwest of Rouyn-Noranda, adjacent to Agnico Eagles' Wasamac Gold Deposit.
The property features historical mineral resources of 681,200 tonnes grading 4.08 g/t Au (89,400 oz) in Measured and Indicated categories, plus 1,099,000 tonnes grading 3.89 g/t Au (137,600 oz) in Inferred category. Notable features include 105,000 meters of drilling, 3.3 km of underground development, and previous bulk samples achieving 96.3% recovery. The property is subject to a 1% net smelter returns royalty to Metalla Royalty & Streaming The transaction is expected to close before March 31, 2025.
Emperor Metals (EMAUF) has reported additional results from its 2024 drilling program at Duquesne West, which comprised 8,166 meters across 19 new drill holes. Key findings include intersections of 2.5 m of 10.27 g/t Au and 21.5 m of 0.6 g/t Au in previously untested areas. The company has reported 50% of new drilling assays and 25% of total 2024 season assays.
The results demonstrate expansion potential eastward along the conceptual open pit strike, with significant intercepts in underexplored near-surface areas. The property currently holds a historical inferred resource of 727,000 ounces at 5.42 g/t Au. Emperor is targeting a multi-million-ounce resource combining open pit and underground scenarios, with a new Mineral Resource Estimate planned for Q1 2025.
Emperor Metals has reported positive initial metallurgical testing results from its Duquesne West Gold Deposit. Testing focused on replacement style and low-grade bulk tonnage mineralization, with weighted average gold extraction ranging from 90% to 100% in replacement style mineralization, averaging 90% across all samples. The Quartz Feldspar Porphyry (QFP) related mineralization showed recoveries between 76% and 100%. Notably, deleterious elements that typically consume cyanide and oxygen were found to be present in insignificant quantities, suggesting favorable conditions for future processing. The company expects to release a mineral resource estimate in Q1 2025.
Emperor Metals (CSE: AUOZ) (OTCQB: EMAUF) announces participation in the 2024 New Orleans Investment Conference from November 20-23. The company will showcase its Duquesne West Gold Project in Quebec, which has a 2011 historical resource of 727,000 ounces of gold at 5.42 g/t. In 2024, Emperor completed over 8,000 meters of drilling, revealing significant intersections including 52.1 meters of 0.8 g/t Au. The company is transforming the traditional underground mine model into an open pit concept using AI-driven 3D geological modeling. CEO John Florek will present on November 21 at 7:15 a.m. in Churchill C1.
Emperor Metals (EMAUF) announced results from the first 3 holes of its 19-hole drilling program at the Duquesne West Gold Project. Key findings include an intersection of 52.1 metres of 0.8 g/t gold in DQ24-02 and 30.2 m of 0.4 g/t Au in DQ24-03. The drilling program, representing 1,452 meters of the total 8,166m campaign, aims to expand near-surface mineralization within the conceptual open-pit model. The property currently holds a historical inferred resource of 727,000 ounces at 5.42 g/t Au. A mineral resource update is scheduled for Q1 2025.
Emperor Metals Inc. (CSE: AUOZ, OTCQB: EMAUF, FSE: 9NH) is advancing its Duquesne West Gold Project in Quebec, focusing on untested high-grade gold targets. The company has completed 30% (2,500 meters) of its ongoing 8,000-m drill program, exploring eastward from Duquesne West towards the Nip Zone. Significant historical intercepts at the Nip Zone include 16.0 m of 6.06 g/t Au and 2.5 m of 52.88 g/t Au, highlighting the project's potential.
Emperor is well-funded with approximately $4 million in working capital to advance the project. The company aims to expand the deposit's footprint and plans a mineral resource update for Q1 2025. The current drilling campaign follows up on successful 2023 results, focusing on building inferred ounces within the conceptual open pit and exploring potential satellite pits.